Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
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About
Provided by Riess LeMieux
Riess LeMieux delivers legal services with the personal touch of a boutique law firm, while always staying mindful of the cost-effective representation desired in today’s climate. While our construction law team brings decades of experience in providing solutions for construction problems at every stage of a project, the lawyers at Riess LeMieux are also experienced in a full range of legal areas, including business advices, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and disputes, labor and employment, bankruptcy, and more. With attorneys licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and New York, Riess LeMieux proudly advises and represents clients throughout the Gulf South.
Chambers Review
Riess LeMieux handles litigation for contractors active in sectors such as leisure, transport and healthcare. The firm offers complementary transactional strength in advising on a variety of construction contracts. It acts for an array of clients, including owners, contractors and specialized subcontractors.
Work Highlights
- Riess LeMieux represented Gibbs Residential in a wrongful termination lawsuit concerning a failure to provide a complete project design.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Riess LeMieux is one of the best law firms in the city dealing with construction matters. The principals of the firm are extremely knowledgeable."
"Riess LeMieux is one of the best law firms in the city dealing with construction matters. The principals of the firm are extremely knowledgeable."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher LeMieux represents his clients in disputes regarding breach of contract, damage, delays and payment. He is best known for his representation of contractors.
"Christopher is a stellar attorney with extensive experience."
Michael Riess is highly capable across both contentious and transactional construction matters. His experience includes handling issues arising from hotel, apartment, hospital and road projects.
Jonathan Forester has a growing reputation for his pedigree in construction matters, where he acts for a broad spectrum of contractors, architects, owners and other interested parties in disputes.
Johanna Lambert has a wealth of litigation expertise, with experience in advising contractors, owners, insurers and other clients on contract, delay and defect disputes.
Ranked Lawyers at
Riess LeMieux
Louisiana
Members
Provided by Riess LeMieux
Michael Blackwell
Robert Tschirn
Robert Riess